Why Restarting a Nuclear Power Plant Can Be Much Harder Than Expected
The first U.S. attempt at reopening a shuttered reactor has been held back by run-down equipment and a lack of planning.
Tesla wins bid to revive UK lawsuit over 5G patent licence
Tesla sued InterDigital and Avanci in London’s High Court in 2023 over automotive patent licensing terms The logo of car manufacturer Tesla is seen at a dealership in London, Britain, May 14, 2021. REUTERS Elon Musk’s Tesla on Monday won its bid to revive a London lawsuit against US technology firm InterDigital and patent licensing platform … Read more
Should We Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent?
More light at the day’s end comes at a price: much later winter sunrises across much of the U.S. Scientists have documented consequences for public health and the economy.
Guyana Ferry Tragedy Exposes Political Rifts in Oil-Rich Country
The capsizing of a ferry was Guyana’s deadliest event since Jonestown in 1978. Many are asking how this could happen in one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.
India activists demand release of detained ‘cockroach’ protesters
Cockroach Janta Party warns of further action after receiving reports of arrests in Assam, Bengal, Bihar A security force personnel wields his baton against demonstrators at a protest site during a planned march by supporters of India’s Cockroach Janta Party towards parliament on the opening day of its monsoon session, demanding the resignation of Education … Read more
Shenzhou-23 crew reaches 60-day orbital mark with multiple science tasks
Chinese astronauts studied gut microbes, nutrition and motor control during long-duration space missions This image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on May 25, 2026 shows a group picture of the crew of Shenzhou-21 and Shenzhou-23 spaceships. PHOTO: XINHUA The Shenzhou-23 crew has recently completed a study on gut microbiome changes as a result of … Read more
15 Sailors Still Missing After Vietnamese Cargo Ship Sank in South China Sea
Fifteen people remain missing after the cargo vessel went down in heavily disputed waters. China said it had rescued 47 people who had been aboard.
New Heat Wave Could Intensify Wildfires in France and Spain
Soaring temperatures in parts of France, Spain and Portugal could combine with dry conditions and strong winds to worsen the wildfire threat. It is the fourth heat wave to affect Europe since May.
As fashion stumbles, jewellery will help shape luxury’s winners
Sales of jewellery at Richemont soar by 24% in quarter till June 30, LVMH also expected to improve hard luxury sales The Cartier store in New York City, US, July 7, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS As luxury groups grapple with weak fashion sales and a hit to spending from the Middle East conflict, investors are increasingly … Read more
The A.I. Debate That’s Driving a Wedge Through Big Tech
[Investors and policymakers must contend with the competing camps that view open and closed artificial intelligence models as key to the sector’s future.